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Tahiti Petrel

Pseudobulweria rostrata

Near Threatened
Envergadura
56,5 cm
Peso
410,5 g
Familia
Procellariidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Tahiti Petrel (Pseudobulweria rostrata) is a bird species in the family Procellariidae (petreles y pardelas), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.5 cm and a weight of 410.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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38–40 cm. Large, compact petrel; dark brown above with slightly paler head; whitish belly contrasting with dark breast. Breeds French Polynesia and New Caledonia; ranges in tropical Pacific. Feeds on squid and fish; Near Threatened; populations affected by introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 56,5 cm 22.2 in
Peso 410,5 g 14.48 oz

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: BU,CR.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Procellariidae (Petreles y Pardelas)
Genus Pseudobulweria
Especies Pseudobulweria rostrata

Distribution

Tahiti Petrel has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Tahiti Petrel endangered?
The Tahiti Petrel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Tahiti Petrel nest?
Nest type: BU,CR.
How big is the Tahiti Petrel?
The Tahiti Petrel has a wingspan of 56.5 cm, weight of 410.5 g.
What order and family does the Tahiti Petrel belong to?
The Tahiti Petrel (Pseudobulweria rostrata) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Procellariidae.

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